Getting Ready for Your Ob/Gyn Ultrasound

Some ultrasound tests need you to have a full bladder. 

You do not need a full bladder for:

• All OB ultrasounds

• Check of IUD placement

• Pelvic ultrasounds, unless your doctor says you don’t need a full bladder

You do need a full bladder for:

• Putting in or taking out IUD 

• Ultrasound guided biopsy

• Sonohysterogram, unless your doctor says you don’t need a full bladder

If You Need a Full Bladder

1 hour before your test:

• Go to the bathroom.

• Drink 16 ounces (2 cups) of fluids within 10 to 15 minutes. 

• Do not go to the bathroom until after your test is done.

Who to Call

Please contact your doctor’s office or one of the clinics listed below.

West OB/GYN Clinic-(608) 265-7601

20 South Park Ob/Gyn Clinic-

(608) 287-2830

Union Corners Ob/Gyn Clinic-

(608) 242-6840

Arboretum Ob/Gyn Clinic- (608) 287-5898